Muslims all over the world will celebrate the end of the month of fasting on Thursday, July 7, which marks Eid-ul-Fitr.
People hope for peace and prosperity, and thank Allah for giving them the strength to fast during the month of Ramadan on EId-ul-Fitr, one of the most important holidays in the Muslim calendar.
On the morning of Eid, Muslims gather in mosques or open-air locations for special prayers called Salat al-Eid.
They wear new clothes, exchange gifts and prepare mouthwatering food to further celebrate the holy day.
Many celebrities and world leaders have been wishing Muslims worldwide "Eid Mubarak" on this holy day. See some of these messages below:
"The Big Bang Theory star" Kunal Nayyar:
Eid Mubarak:) to all those celebrating today. May this day bring peace to all.
— Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) July 6, 2016
"Pointless" host Richard Osman:
Wishing #EidMubarak to our incredible British Muslim community. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) July 6, 2016
Former One Direction member and current solo artist Zayn Malik:
Love and peace on this beautiful day, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating X
— zayn (@zaynmalik) July 6, 2016
British model Neelam Gill:
eid mubarak to everyone celebrating today! — NEELAM GILL (@NeelamKG) July 6, 2016
Toronto International Film Festival artistic director Cameron Bailey:
Eid Mubarak to all celebrating, including those in the film world trying to make sense and make change in painful times.
— Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) July 6, 2016
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Eid Mubarak to all, may it be a happy and peaceful one — Mallika Sherawat (@mallikasherawat) July 6, 2016
"iZombie" star Rahul Kohli:
Eid Mubarak! Hope you and your loved ones are having a wonderful Eid!
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 6, 2016
One half of band Jack&Jack Jack Johnson:
Eid Mubarak! May today be blessed for everyone who is celebrating — J (@JackJ) July 6, 2016
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Mixed Martial Artist Georges St. Pierre:
Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends!!! pic.twitter.com/mlSucq0fy6
— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) July 6, 2016
Celebrated Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield:
Eid Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating today! pic.twitter.com/JmiLOxCiVJ — Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) July 6, 2016
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The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby:
Wishing #EidMubarak to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world!https://t.co/e4YeoivCys
— Justin Welby ن (@JustinWelby) July 6, 2016
American President Barack Obama:
"From our family to yours, Eid Mubarak!" —@POTUS marking the occasion of Eid al-Fitr: https://t.co/u9RUyoFPsi pic.twitter.com/0dDumpRdrQ — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 6, 2016
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
Sending my best wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Canada & around the world!https://t.co/LxEgSZHiGr
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 5, 2016
United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton:
Praying for a safe Eid Al-Fitr. My heart breaks for families struck by terror in Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh this Ramadan. -H — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 6, 2016
